Tom Felton: I’ve never tried to distance myself from Draco Malfoy

Lifestyle / Entertainment / Film by Press Association 10/11/2018, 4:42 pm Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Tom Felton has said he is “more than happy” to be known for playing the character Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series. The actor is best known for his portrayal of the blond-haired antihero and nemesis to Harry Potter at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Felton, 31, said he remained proud of his performance and questioned why he would want to distance himself from it. He said: “I don’t know where this fascination comes from. I don’t know where this idea comes from, that one would want to do things differently because they’re known for something. “As far as I know, people quite like Draco, I did quite a good job as Draco. So why would I inherently want to move away from that? It doesn’t make any sense.” Felton starred alongside lead actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in the film series based on JK Rowling’s novels from 2001 until 2011. He said he was at ease with being recognised primarily for the part, even seven years after the release of the series’ final film, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. He said: “I’m cool with that. I’m so proud of it. I had a good metaphor for it the other day. It’s like Harrison Ford will always be written about as Star Wars or Indiana Jones,… [Read full story]